Pastry Chef Job in Kenya

Pastry Chef

What’s in it for you:

Be part of creating the historic story of rehabilitating and releasing the rare Mountain Bongo that was heading toward extinction.
Working with a hotel rich in history and known for exemplary services while growing your career
Employee Benefits Card offering discounted rates in Accor Worldwide
Learning programs through our Academies
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility Activities, like Planet 21.

What will you be doing:

Work closely with the Executive Sous Chef to curate, plan and supervise all stages of the food at all banquet events in a cost-effective, safe manner to meet as well as exceed customer expectations and attract future business.
Supervise pastry kitchen employees, schedule and train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend discipline, as appropriate.
Assist in creation and planning of menus and implement changes to continue to attract business
Supervise the daily production of food for all the catered events; control food and labour costs, ensure preparation, plating and presentation standards are maintained, the appropriate quantity of food is prepared and safety standards and regulations are followed to provide top quality food.
Display leadership, training and mentorship to the pastry team
Provide training and development for culinary team members
Preparing quality pastry items such as: breakfast breads and pastries, desserts, sorbets, creams, ganache, amenities, displays, and centerpieces, as well as creating memorable guest requests

We invite you to bring your passion for pastry to our hotel as the Pastry Chef. We are all about turning moments into memories for our guests and colleagues here at our Hotel.

Your experience and skills include:

University degree preferable in Hospitality or Culinary management
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a luxurious property
Strong experience in Pastry & Bakery
Creative mind
Creative and passionate about food and customer service
Able to work in a high-pressure environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team
Hands-on management style with ability to prioritize and lead through example
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively as part of a team